Library Assistant; part-time​/temporary

Opportunity Description

Seattle Central College is looking to hire a Library Assistant, providing library circulation services primarily at the Health Education Center at Pacific Tower.

Salary for this position is $21.61 per hour.

This position provides circulation service at the library’s check out desks and position assists with a variety of library tasks. The assistant uses the integrated library system according to established procedures to assist library users and circulate library items. Also assists with reshelving items, reading and straightening shelves, counting circulated items, and participates in outreach activities. Must be able to work with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude.

This part‑time position is assigned at the Health Education Center at Pacific Tower for 8 to 16 hours per week Monday through Thursday afternoons when classes are in session, fall, winter, and spring quarters. Summer quarter work may be assigned depending on need.

This is a 1‑year temporary position that is part‑time and works 100% onsite.

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post‑completion optional practical training (OPT) to F‑1 students who receive STEM degrees.

• Provides welcoming, effective and timely library check‑out service.
• Answers basic informational and directional questions; refers users to appropriate employees as needed.
• Searches for materials.
• Performs circulation functions of checking materials and other resources in and out.
• May process materials including stamping and labeling.
• Shelves, shifts, and shelf‑reads items.
• Contributes to library‑wide activities and planning to promote inclusion and equity in library services.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• High school graduation.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate library policy and processes.
• Proficiency in using standard office productivity applications, including email, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to read and enter data quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain positive and effective relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and service to a diverse community.

Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer‑supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with…